Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden, ending the Kalmar Union
The Kalmar Union was a personal union in Scandinavia, agreed at Kalmar in Sweden as designed by Queen Margaret of Denmark.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1523. This year saw 7 significant events.
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1523 Timeline
Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden, ending the Kalmar Union
The Kalmar Union was a personal union in Scandinavia, agreed at Kalmar in Sweden as designed by Queen Margaret of Denmark.
Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway
Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway
Sermon of Constance: Zwingli defends 67 theses
Sermon of Constance: Zwingli defends 67 theses
Danish prince and later King Christian III arrives in Veere, Zeeland
Danish prince and later King Christian III arrives in Veere, Zeeland
Frisian rebel leader Jancko Douwama arrested
Frisian rebel leader Jancko Douwama arrested
English troops occupy Montalidier, France
English troops occupy Montalidier, France
Amsterdam bans the assembly of heretics
Amsterdam bans the assembly of heretics
Events
Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway
Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway
Sermon of Constance: Zwingli defends 67 theses
Sermon of Constance: Zwingli defends 67 theses
Danish prince and later King Christian III arrives in Veere, Zeeland
Danish prince and later King Christian III arrives in Veere, Zeeland
Frisian rebel leader Jancko Douwama arrested
Frisian rebel leader Jancko Douwama arrested
English troops occupy Montalidier, France
English troops occupy Montalidier, France
Amsterdam bans the assembly of heretics
Amsterdam bans the assembly of heretics
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1523?
- In 1523, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden, ending the Kalmar Union, Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway, Sermon of Constance: Zwingli defends 67 theses.